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Make a Denim Basket from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I am continually amazed and delighted by all the wonderful ideas talented folks like Ama, who blogs at OHOH, think of for recycling those no-longer-worn denim jeans. Is this not the cutest basket! This woven basket would work for so many purposes. It would make a great waste basket in a teen's room, but doesn't it look great filled with green … [Read more...]

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Surprising Denim Jacket Transformation

By Susan

Ever wish you could completely transform or change the color of a pair of your jeans or a jean skirt or jacket? Beth who blogs at The Renegade Seamstress had a denim blue jacket she no liked as it was, and decided to give it a little makeover. Check out the "Before" and "After" below. If you have a pair of jeans, a jean jacket, or s skirt that's … [Read more...]

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Halloween & Fall Pumpkins Made From Recycled Denim Jeans

By Susan

My brain is still completely in summer mode...it's August and still plenty hot and muggy here in the sunny south. But I know from all the fall images I see being pinned at Pinterest, a lot of folks are already thinking ahead to autumn. Here's the perfect recycled denim project for your Halloween or Autumn decorating...denim pumpkins! Aren't these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holiday Tagged With: Denim Craft Project, Denim Crafts, Denim Pumpkin, Fall Craft, Halloween Craft, Pumpkin Craft, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make An Adorable Skirt From Old Jeans

By Susan

Have a pair of jeans that are stained or damaged? Maybe they have even have tears in the knees. Or, perhaps your children have outgrown their favorite pair of jeans? Don't toss them! Turn those old jeans into a one-a-kind design! Choose a fabric you love and following this fabulous tutorial from U Create, turn those old jeans into a cute summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim & Pearl Flower Necklace Made From Jeans

By Susan

I never ceased to be amazed by all the  wonderful and clever creations talented crafters come up with to recycle denim, especially denim jeans.  I've featured several jewelry projects in the past here at Denim Do Over and today's denim project, a denim and pearl flower necklace crafted by Rachel at Bubbly Nature Creations has to be one of my … [Read more...]

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Denim Apron Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Denim aprons are definitely one of the more popular projects made from old jeans. I just took a count and I've featured 14 different recycled denim aprons here at Denim Do Over! This will be the 15th!  Today's apron project was a make-it-up-as-you-go project for Heather who blogs at Inventive Denim. She dubbed this project the "All-Leg Denim … [Read more...]

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Denim Rag Quilt Made From Thrift Store Jeans

By Susan

I've featured several great recycled denim quilts here at Denim Do Over. I'm excited to share another that has personality to spare! Laura who blogs at Housewife in Town purchased a few pairs of thrift store jeans and turned them into the coziest, softest blue-jean denim quilt that you can imagine. And as if the lovingly worn denim wasn't soft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Quilts & Throws Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Rag Quilt, Denim Sewing Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Toy Storage Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

Do you have children or grandchildren? If you do, you're going to love this recycled denim project! Meg who blogs at Handmade By Meg K was eager to try her hand at using vinyl in a sewing project. She came up with an absolutely brilliant design, creating the cutest see-through storage bag, perfect for stowing about toys. Don't you love it! It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Storage Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Toy Storage Bag

Denim Ampersand Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

A while back I was shopping in a local department store and came across some huge block-style letters and symbols. One that caught my eye and I just loved was a huge ampersand. I've always loved that symbol and was so tempted to buy it for my bookshelves here in my office. Per Wikipedia, an ampersand is a logogram "&" and it represents the … [Read more...]

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Denim Pockets Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Don't have enough jean pockets for a denim project you have in mind? Make your own like Morgan did when she created these adorable custom aprons! I'm so used to seeing the pockets recycled from jeans, I'm not sure I would have thought to just make my own from the denim fabric. Brilliant idea and so simple! I especially love the one filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Pockets, Jean Pockets, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Butterfly Applique Made From Goodwill Jeans

By Susan

Sometimes instead of creating or working on a really big denim project, we just want to use this always versatile fabric to decorate or embellish. That's what Deborah who blogs at Art Threads decided to do with a pair of old jeans she found for a song at Goodwill. With her thrifted jeans, she created the cutest butterfly applique that's perfect for … [Read more...]

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Denim Bookbag Made From Jeans

By Susan

I have a wonderful new recycled denim project to share today. This is brand new use for your old jeans and other recycled denim fabric, one that I've never featured before and it is fabulous! Fili and Lino, two super talented crafters who blog at a blog by the same name, Fili & Lino, came up with the brilliant idea of using old jeans to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bookbag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Sewing Project, Denim Skirt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

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Hi, I’m Susan, Glad you stopped by! If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for repurposing those old jeans or denim clothing, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find lots of great projects including home decor ideas, craft projects and fashion designs.

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